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Which film in the 1980s was critically panned but later received critical acclaim?
Which film in the 1980s was critically panned but later received critical acclaim?
What was the box office performance of Scarface (1983)?
What was the box office performance of Scarface (1983)?
In which year did Pacino work on The Local Stigmatic?
In which year did Pacino work on The Local Stigmatic?
What was the reception of Pacino's film Revolution (1985)?
What was the reception of Pacino's film Revolution (1985)?
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What was the reason Pacino took a four-year hiatus from films?
What was the reason Pacino took a four-year hiatus from films?
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Which film of Pacino's was not released theatrically but later included in a box set?
Which film of Pacino's was not released theatrically but later included in a box set?
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In which year did Pacino appear in Julius Caesar?
In which year did Pacino appear in Julius Caesar?
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Which film of Pacino's provoked protests from New York's gay community?
Which film of Pacino's provoked protests from New York's gay community?
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Which film of Pacino's was a comedy-drama that was critically panned?
Which film of Pacino's was a comedy-drama that was critically panned?
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Which play did Pacino mount workshop productions of during his hiatus from films?
Which play did Pacino mount workshop productions of during his hiatus from films?
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Study Notes
Critical Reception and Box Office
- "Scarface" (1983) initially underperformed at the box office despite becoming a cult classic over time.
- "Revolution" (1985) received overwhelmingly negative reviews, often cited as one of Pacino's worst films.
- Despite being panned, "Scarface" later garnered significant acclaim and is considered a seminal work in the gangster genre.
Al Pacino's Career Milestones
- Al Pacino took a four-year hiatus from film roles to focus on stage productions and personal endeavors.
- During his hiatus, Pacino mounted workshop productions of plays, emphasizing his deeper commitment to theater.
- "The Local Stigmatic," a film featuring Pacino, was not released theatrically but was later included in a box set.
Notable Films and Events
- Pacino appeared in "Julius Caesar" in 1970, marking one of his early significant theatrical performances.
- The film "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975) provoked protests from New York's gay community due to its portrayal of LGBTQ themes.
- "The Godfather Part III" (1990) is often referenced as a comedy-drama in Pacino's filmography that faced critique upon release.
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Test your knowledge of Al Pacino's career in the 1980s with this quiz! From his slumping career to his defining role in Scarface, see how well you know this iconic actor's filmography from this pivotal decade.
